Longshoreman Strike “Buckle Up”

[.22 cents]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/port-of-montreal-terminals-partial-strike-1.7337888

Canada too. something aint right

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

2025 democrats food for votes plan.

 

[MarkJ]

Harold Dagget, the Union President

A few lifetime achievement awards for the Longshoreman President;

• Charged twice for racketeering
• Makes $728,000.00 as President
• Makes $173,000 as President of a local union branch
• Lives in a 7,000 SF home on 10 acres in New Jersey
• Just sold his 76' Yacht
• Drives a Bentley
• During one of his racketeering trials Lawrence Ricci (co-defendant) found dead in the trunk of a car, shocker!
• Hired both of his sons, they make similar salaries

Biden/Harris could enact the Taft-Harley Act which would force everyone to work during an 80 day 'cooling off' period. I'm sure they'll do that to help Americans right?

 

[.22 cents]

the douchelord

 

[Carl]

the douchelord

Jimmy Hoffa vibes

 

[Viking1204]

I'm surprised nobody has taken that douchebag out!

 

[capt.joe]

Yep, what a POS.

 

[mrjenkins]

There is NO WAY they should have this much power to affect people’s lives. Look at these people affected by hurricane Helene, that desperately need food and supplies and now they do this ????

It's all about money and profit. Nobody aside from your family around you actually care about the next person. This is what the world has become. It's all greed. Every bit of it. People in need isn't even an issue to anyone despite what politicians or anyone says. It's only an issue to an individual if it effects them.

 

[SLTW]

the douchelord

That’s exactly what I think when I hear union member. Lol.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

We often joke about the shadow government. If I had to guess guys like him would be a part of it. The big boys are all amercian oligarchs. Not saying this guy is a key player but he probably has to get their coffee and lunch orders. He's told which way to turn. Once you figure out everyone has a boss and $$$ makes things happen, life gets better.
Off rant.

 

[.22 cents]

We often joke about the shadow government. If I had to guess guys like him would be a part of it. The big boys are all amercian oligarchs. Not saying this guy is a key player but he probably has to get their coffee and lunch orders. He's told which way to turn. Once you figure out everyone has a boss and $$$ makes things happen, life gets better.
Off rant.

 

[Dougy Fresh]

Remember what Ronald Reagan did to the air traffic controllers? Needs to be done again! Sorry, not sorry.

 

[qu1cks1lver56]

Weren’t they offered $55 an hour as a negotiation and they turned it down? I’m not saying they aren’t skilled and don’t deserve a good wage but that’s insanity. I make less than half that and live an okay life. I’d be debt free and thriving if I made $35 an hour, I can’t even imagine $55. If they’re striking against automation this feels like way to push them into automation faster.

 

[FrommerStop]

Dagget knows Trump and not too long ago they had 90 minute sit down meeting at Trump's Florida place.

Why an old photo of Trump, Longshoreman's president returned to prominence with strike

A photo of Harold Daggett, president of the striking longshoremen's union, with Donald Trump circulated as dockworkers walked off the job Tuesday.

www.usatoday.com

In the post Daggett recalled a 2023 meeting with Trump where the former president appeared to express support for the Longshoremen.

"We had a wonderful, productive 90-minute meeting where I expressed to President Trump the threat of automation to American workers," Daggett said. "President Trump promised to support the ILA in its opposition to automated terminals in the U.S. Mr. Trump also listened to my concerns about Federal 'Right To Work' laws which undermines unions and their ability to represent and fight for its membership."

 

[ccc]

Jimmy Hoffa vibes

$1500 glasses, gold chain, two big @ss gold rings, in it for himself…….

 

[scratcherky]

The ports in USA need to be automated as they are in other countries. Then we would not have to put up with a bunch of already overpaid whiners.

 

[Direwolf]

It’s really really difficult to have sympathy for people that are asking for a 77% pay raise. And this is coming from a union member. Not a fan of unions but where I work I don’t exactly have a choice as it’s a “closed” shop.

 

[ccc]

It’s really really difficult to have sympathy for people that are asking for a 77% pay raise. And this is coming from a union member. Not a fan of unions but where I work I don’t exactly have a choice as it’s a “closed” shop.

And they want their retirement benefits TRIPLED !!!!.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Weren’t they offered $55 an hour as a negotiation and they turned it down? I’m not saying they aren’t skilled and don’t deserve a good wage but that’s insanity. I make less than half that and live an okay life. I’d be debt free and thriving if I made $35 an hour, I can’t even imagine $55. If they’re striking against automation this feels like way to push them into automation faster.

No, you'd just spend it.
We also HAVE to remember cost of living. I'm sure these Jobs are in some cesspool city where a studio apartment is + $2300 a month. Cigarettes @14 a pack etc...
It's like the job I have. Would have to work 2 full time jobs if stuck to a small geographical area.
Big Picture folks.
Goto the same places and see what plumbers, electricians and construction make an hour....

 

[Welldoya]

The guy keeps talking about all these people losing their jobs.
What does he think will happen to his job?